RT-600 Operations Manual
Version 1.0
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To prevent rainwater from running down the coax and into the connectors, all
connections should be wrapped with coax sealing tape such as Coax Seal™.
Additionally, a drip loop should be provided by coiling the coax and zip-tying it into
a loop below the connectors. The drip loop collects any water running along the coax,
and directs it away from the tuner. Also provide a drip loop where the coax enters the
house to prevent water from running along the coax and into the house. Be sure the
drip loop hangs below the coax entry point into the house.
If you are using existing coax between the RT-600 and the RC-600, inspect it
carefully for water damage. Best Amateur practice calls for cutting away one foot of
coax for each year it has been outdoors. If the coax was sealed with waterproof tape
or other material this may not be necessary.
Drip loops
prevent water
from getting in
to the tuner or
your house.
